Seattle’s defensive unit delivered a commanding performance to secure a 29-13 triumph over New England

Mike Tindall is expected to snub a reunion with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle despite travelling to California.

He posted an image to his Instagram Story capturing his presence at the Super Bowl on Sunday.

The Royal Family member could be seen sporting a light blue foam helmet in the photograph shared with his followers.

Mike Tindall’s attendance at American football’s showpiece event in Santa Clara, California, added a touch of British royalty to the proceedings at Levi’s Stadium.

Mike Tindall is expected to snub a reunion with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle despite travelling to California.

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The former England rugby captain has long been known for his love of sport, and his appearance at the NFL’s biggest occasion demonstrated his enthusiasm for the American game.

Seattle’s defensive unit delivered a commanding performance to secure a 29-13 triumph over New England, clinching the franchise’s second Super Bowl title.

The contest pitted two of the league’s most formidable defences against one another, with the Seahawks emerging as emphatic victors.

British defensive co-ordinator Aden Durde etched his name into history by becoming the first coach from outside the United States to claim victory in America’s premier sporting event.

Mike Tindall’s attendance at American football’s showpiece event in Santa Clara, California, added a touch of British royalty to the proceedings at Levi’s Stadium.

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The 46-year-old has been instrumental in building what has become the NFL’s most intimidating defensive outfit, nicknamed ‘the Dark Side’.

His unit demonstrated precisely why they have earned such a fearsome reputation on the sport’s grandest stage.

Drake Maye, who narrowly missed out on this season’s MVP award, found himself completely neutralised by Seattle’s relentless pressure throughout the match.

The second-year New England quarterback endured a torrid evening as the Seahawks registered six sacks, forced three turnovers and added a defensive score to their tally.

Following a 9-0 deficit at the interval, Maye’s first turnover led to tight end AJ Barner crossing for the game’s opening touchdown early in the final quarter.

Linebacker Uchenna Nwosu then ran back an interception 45 yards for a score, whilst kicker Jason Meyers set a new record with five successful field goals.

“We were the better team; we’re the best team. We loved each other, we believed in each other and now we’re champions,” head coach Mike Macdonald told NBC.